These Regulations may be cited as the Energy Regulation (Licensing) Regulations, 1998.

2. Interpretation

In these Regulations unless the context otherwise required, “application” means an application for a licence pursuant to section 9 of the Act.

3. Form of application

(1) An application for a licence to operate an undertaking shall be in the form set out in Part I of the First Schedule and shall contain the particulars described therein.

(2) An application form under these Regulations–

(a) shall be submitted to the Board in triplicate;

(b) shall be accompanied by the application fee as set out in the Second Schedule; and

(c) shall be accompanied by the documents and particulars specified in Part II of the First Schedule.

4. Requirement of further information

The Board may require, from any person who has lodged an application for a licence under these Regulations, such further information, as it considers necessary.

5. Additional matters for publication in Gazette

The Gazette notice to be published by the Board in accordance with subsection (4) of section 9 shall, in addition to the matters specified in that subsection–

(a) specify the full names of the current directors of the applicant identifying their residential addresses, nationality and other affiliations and background including full disclosure of an interest in any other licensed undertaking engaged in the energy sector in Zambia;

(b) describe the extent to which the applicant considers it necessary to seek compulsory acquisition of land or rights over land; and

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